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Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors versus the Color Run: Appreciation or Appropriation?

From Voices Staff – The Hindu festival of Holi is known around the world for is joy and colorful celebrations. Here we’ve collected resources to learn more about the festival. We also consider the thin line between appreciation and appropriation when it comes to celebrating the festival – or an event like it.

Saving Chinatown with Grace Young

From The Splendid Table – Author and educator Grace Lee shares the legacy of Chinatowns across the country, how Covid-19 has affected these communities and
Girl holds poster that reads: Love Our People Like U Love Our Food.

A Statement in Solidarity with our Asian-American Community

In this moment we want to recognize the specific grief caused by the shootings in Atlanta—one of many hate crimes committed against Asian Americans in this past year. Eight people died, six of them Asian women, in three spas—all Asian-owned businesses. We stand in open-hearted solidarity with the Asian American community and, in particular, Asian-American women, whose struggles and issues have been historically minimized time and time again.

Opinion: What We Can No Longer Accept

From South Seattle Emerald – Community activist Norma Timbang reflects on how Asian American women are uniquely impacted by the intertwining legacies of race and gender.

Community Leaders Denounce Anti-Asian Attacks — And Call For Community-Driven Solutions

From International Examiners – In the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes across the country and in Seattle, Seattle community leaders emphasize the need for constructive community solutions rather than law enforcement.

White Saviors “Rescuing” Asian Women & Who They Truly Serve

From JM Wong – In this 2019 piece, JM Wong investigates the real stories behind massage parlors in the Chinatown-International District and the complex socio-political factors that bring women to work there.

A White Woman Slapped My Mom On a Seattle Bus. She Picked On The Wrong Woman

From KUOW RadioActive Youth Media – In this piece from 2018, high school student Kenny Ou shares this story of how his mother inspired him to stand up to the racism he encounters on his own life.

Asian American Women Are Resilient — and We Are Not OK

From Medium – Seattle writer My Tam H. Nguyen shares reflections on the pain felt by Asian American communities in the wake of the deadly shooting in Atlanta on march 16th. Scroll down for call to action and resources for allyship.

The Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee House Shows Resilience During the Challenges Caused by the Pandemic

From International Examiner – The Panama Hotel, a historic treasure, keeps the story of Japanese Americans alive and continues to stay afloat even during the uncertainties of running a business in a pandemic.

Irish Heritage Sites In and Around Seattle for St. Patrick’s Day

From Curbed – As St. Patrick’s Day nears, its important to reflect on Seattle’s Irish connection. Turns out there are many! This 2019 listing from Curbed Seattle highlights Irish heritage sites in the Pacific Northwest.

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